All Eyewear Intelligence articles in Volume 16, Issue 17 – Page 3

  • News briefs

    Nouveau Eyewear, a 30-year-old company based in Carrolton, Texas, has...

    2015-12-28T00:00:00Z

    Nouveau Eyewear, a 30-year-old company based in Carrolton, Texas, has been acquired by Walman Optical, described as the largest independent ophthalmic company in the U.S., involved also in instruments, systems and contact lenses. Owned until now by SunTx Capital Partners, Nouveau produces premium prescription frames and sunglasses under various brands ...

  • News briefs

    Holly Rush will leave Luxottica at the end of 2015,...

    2015-12-28T00:00:00Z

    Holly Rush will leave Luxottica at the end of 2015, after five years leading the company's North American wholesale organization. Fabrizio Uguzzoni, who is currently senior vice president of operations and finance, will take over the role on Jan. 1, 2016. Uguzzoni has been a senior leader at Luxottica for ...

  • News briefs

    Like two years ago, Optic 2000 has again been elected...

    2015-12-28T00:00:00Z

    Like two years ago, Optic 2000 has again been elected as best optical retail chain in France through a panel of 370,000 consumers. It has also received a special label for corporate responsibility because of five initiatives, including its participation in the Telethon, alongside the Lions Club and other participants.

  • Short stops

    Based in Louisville, Kentucky, since 1972, Kenmark plans to move...

    2015-12-28T00:00:00Z

    Based in Louisville, Kentucky, since 1972, Kenmark plans to move with its 100-odd employees, who own the company, to a new office in the same city in early 2017

  • Article

    Allison becomes AVM 1959, with less staff

    2015-12-28T00:00:00Z

    Allison has a new name - AVM 1959 - and a new black and white logo. The acronym stands for Allison Volta Mantovana, which refers to the small city near Mantua, in the region of Lombardy, to which the company has returned from the city of Padua in the Veneto ...

  • News briefs

    The French Parliament adopted on Dec. 17 new legislation that...

    2015-12-28T00:00:00Z

    The French Parliament adopted on Dec. 17 new legislation that allows opticians to extend or adapt the eye doctor's prescription, based on the patient's age and health conditions, for the supply of ophthalmic and contact lenses. It recognizes the optician's know-how in fitting these medical devices. The Senate had previously ...

  • News briefs

    The 100% Optical show, taking place in London on Feb....

    2015-12-28T00:00:00Z

    The 100% Optical show, taking place in London on Feb. 6-8 for the third year in a row, will feature a new Contact Lens hub, fashion shows and conferences. It will also showcase the prototypes of three young designers picked from the Royal College of Art in a dedicated ...